Who uses CELPIP-General Test Results?
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as proof of English language proficiency for applicants immigrating to Canada under the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class
- Professional associations and employers requiring proof of English language proficiency of their members or prospective employees
CIC and CELPIP-General
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has designated the CELPIP-General Test as a measure of English language proficiency for the Skilled Workers and Professionals Class. Immigration applicants can fulfill their language requirements and obtain up to 16 points be taking the CELPIP-General Test and submitting the results to CIC.
Language proficiency is one of the six selection factors for immigrants to Canada. Immigrants can be awarded points for basic, moderate, or high abilities in English and French. Immigrants are given points based on their abilities to listen, speak, read and write.
Below is the Test Score Equivalency Chart outlining the number of immigration points given for each CELPIP score level:
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Test Score Equivalency Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level | Points (per ability) | CELPIP Scores for each Ability | |||
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | ||
| High: Can communicate effectively in most social and work situations. |
First Official Language: 4 points | 4 High to 6 | 4 High to 6 | 4 High to 6 | 4 High to 6 |
| Second Official Language: 2 points | |||||
| Moderate: Can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work situations. |
2 points | 3 High to 4 Low | 3 High to 4 Low | 3 High to 4 Low | 3 High to 4 Low |
| Basic: Can communicate in predictable contexts and on familiar topics, but with some difficulty. |
1 Point (To a Maximum of 2) | 2 High to 3 Low | 2 High to 3 Low | 2 High to 3 Low | 2 High to 3 Low |
| None: Does not meet the above criteria for basic proficiency. |
0 points | 0 to 2 Low | 0 to 2 Low | 0 to 2 Low | 0 to 2 Low |
Please note that CIC may change the immigration points system at any time. Please check the CIC website for the most up to date information.